Job Description

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for a nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nurse Navigator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

This RN Oncology Navigator will collaborate with the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) multidisciplinary team to support AYA patients—defined by the NCI as individuals aged 15-39—diagnosed with cancer. The role will focus on fertility preservation options, planning, and support within the outpatient Medical Oncology setting. This is a limited-tenure, onsite position, that contingent upon grant funding after two years. Certification requirements for the role will be waived due to its limited tenure.

The RN Oncology Navigator is accountable for the coordination and continuity of services for patients receiving multi-modality cancer treatments. The RN Oncology Navigator works within a multidisciplinary team to manage and coordinate all aspects of care for a defined population of patients. They assess and plan, in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to meet the cancer care needs of the patient spanning the continuum of care. This may include activities such as coordinating appointments between specialties, regions or sites, acting as a liaison for patients and their families, providing patient education and assessing barriers to patient care. Provides direction to other allied health staff as applicable. Care is provided in a holistic, patient-centered approach with an emphasis on assisting patients to seek an appropriate level of service when needed and reducing the overall cost of care. The RN Oncology Navigator will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for an assigned population of patients. Promotes ethical decision making and advocacy for patients. The RN Oncology Navigator will help to enhance patients’ knowledge of their treatment plan and diagnosis. The RN Oncology Navigator may also promote shared decision making and collaboration amongst the patient, caregivers, and care team. The RN Oncology Navigator interacts with research professionals for awareness and promotion of research trial opportunities. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Oncology Nursing Society, Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators competencies and guidelines provide the basis for oncology practice.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Graduate of, or those in the candidacy process, baccalaureate nursing program. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required. Oncology experience and knowledge of disease population characteristics and desired outcomes preferred. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator and excellent critical thinking skills required. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, and weekends. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting is required.

Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

Must obtain prior to start date: 

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.

We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers: American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider), Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers), Military Training Network

May obtain one of the following certifications within 2 years of hire: OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, AOCNP, CHPON, ONNCG, AONN+FLL, BMT-CN, Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN). Additional specialty certification/training specific to care coordination as required by the work area. If providing face to face services across state lines, licensure for applicable states is required.

(This is a limited-tenure, onsite position, that contingent upon grant funding after two years. Certification requirements for the role will be waived due to its limited tenure.)

Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID #354504. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Navigator (Limited Tenure) - RN

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by  U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025) . Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care. We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 70,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, exceptional benefits including medical, dental, paid time off. At Mayo Clinic, you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career! 

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Health savings account
• Dental benefits
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• 403b retirement plan

Job Tags

Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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